A standout lineup of leading wellness experts, practitioners and inspiring voices take to The SpaFest Stage, sharing the latest thinking in physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. You’ll dive into eye-opening insights and practical wisdom spanning physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. From nutrition breakthroughs to the newest research in holistic health, every session invites curiosity, questions and real, take-home advice.
After years of baking at home and cultivating her creativity and skill, Briony first came to the public’s attention as she launched onto our screens during nine stressful weeks in the tent on the 2018 series of The Great British Bake Off on Channel 4.
Progressing through the competition to the semi-final, Briony’s humour and warmth, coupled with her resilience and ingenuity saw her become a firm favourite with the audience.
Charlène Gisèle is a former BigLaw litigator turned High-Performance Coach and Clinical Hypnotherapist. She helps high-achieving professionals elevate their performance, sharpen their focus, sustain success, and reduce the risk of stress, anxiety, and burnout often associated with high-stakes careers.
Her signature method combines strategic coaching with science-backed recovery and optimisation tools, demonstrating that peak performance is not about working less, but recovering smarter. It has helped high-achieving professionals worldwide optimise their wellbeing, sustain peak performance, and elevate their careers.
Dr Federica Amati is a medical scientist, clinical nutritionist and public health advocate specialising in nutrition, gut health and disease prevention. She has spent more than fifteen years researching and teaching the impact of nutrition, lifestyle medicine and our lived environment on long-term health. Her work focuses on translating scientific evidence into practical, everyday choices. Dr Federica is a senior lecturer and researcher at Imperial College London and King’s College London. She is also Head Nutritionist at ZOE and Head of Nutrition Science at WellFounded Health, where she works at the forefront of research, clinical practice and public engagement.
Dr Philippa Kaye is a GP, author, and media contributor known for her reassuring yet expert and straight talking style, known for cutting through medical jargon with warmth, wit and honesty! Alongside her work in the NHS, she regularly appears on UK television and radio, offering clear, evidence-based health advice on topics ranging from women’s health to sexual health and more. She has become a trusted voice in public health communication, particularly for her ability to translate clinical knowledge into practical, everyday guidance.
She’s also a bestselling author who brings that same approachable style to the page. Her books, including The M Word, Breasts, Doctors Get Cancer Too, Your Baby Week by Week, and The Science of Menopause, tackle everything from the menopause to the realities of illness with empathy and candour. Blending medical expertise with real-life insight, Dr Kaye empowers readers to understand their bodies, ask better questions, and feel a little more in control, proof that good health advice doesn’t have to be dull, intimidating, or impossible to follow. As a women's health campaigner, she continues to advocate for better health awareness, informed decision making and change to help women everywhere.
Forbes call Dr Rangan Chatterjee ‘the most influential medical doctor in the UK’. He has been practising for over 23 years, is Professor of Health Communication and Education at Chester Medical School and is known for his ability to simplify complex health information and inspire people to make positive changes in their lives.
He hosts the most listened to health podcast in Europe 'Feel Better, Live More' which has had over 300 million listens to date and has published 6 #1 Sunday Times Bestselling books which have sold over 1 million copies worldwide. He is the only doctor globally to have successfully reversed type II diabetes, fibromyalgia, panic attacks, IBS and menopausal symptoms using only nutrition, lifestyle & mindset approaches on primetime TV, on his wildly successful BBC show ‘Doctor In The House’, which has been broadcast in over 70 countries around the world.
Elizabeth Davies is a personal trainer, with special qualifications in pre and postnatal fitness, pelvic floor dysfunction and habit coaching; she is working towards a menopause coaching certification. She has worked with hundreds of women of different ages – ranging from their 20s to their 70s – and at different life stages across the world in person and via her online LIFT programmes.
Elizabeth's qualifications, combined with her own experience as a working mum-of-three and as someone who came to strength training for the first time in her 30s, gives her a unique, practical insight into the challenges that women face in establishing a fitness routine.
Emma Mumford is the UK’s leading manifestation expert, a four-time bestselling author, and a renowned speaker. As the host of the #1 spirituality podcast on iTunes, Aligned Abundance, and a trusted Law of Attraction YouTuber, Emma has empowered hundreds of thousands of people worldwide to manifest their dream lives. With over a decade of experience, her transformational teachings blend mindset, energy work, and spiritual alignment - guiding others to step into their most abundant, magnetic selves.
Jodie Brandman is a Nutritional Therapist, speaker and coach specialising in female health and hormones. She uses a mix of science and energetics to bring about holistic health changes.
Kirsty Gallagher is a moon mentor, soul alignment and spiritual coach, yoga teacher, meditation teacher and Sunday Times bestselling author with an infectious passion for life.
She has been sharing the life-changing benefits of yoga and the moon for over 13 years through classes, workshops, private and corporate sessions, and has taught over 80 worldwide retreats. She is author of Sunday Times bestselling book Lunar Living and the founder of the online sisterhood Lunar Living, which teaches you how to weave the secret and ancient wisdom of the moon into modern, everyday life.
Kirsty has created a worldwide community through her Soul Space lunar yoga and meditation classes, and her Sacred Space seasonal yoga, meditation and ritual classes. One of her greatest passions in life is bringing together a community, showing us that we are never alone.
Maude Hirst is a Meditation Expert, Founder, Coach, Author, and Speaker, specialising in making meditation and its life-changing benefits accessible to all.
Maude was an actor best known for playing Helga in the hit TV show Vikings before becoming a leading wellness practitioner and founder of the bespoke meditation company EnergyRise. She runs a virtual members club for the mind, corporate wellbeing events, private mentorships, a meditation app and wellness retreats. Her sessions deliver a transformational internal experience, encouraging people to find personal well-being through rediscovering their confidence and unique strengths.
A former professional rugby player, Richie’s career ended early through injury. That turning point led him to explore breathwork, movement, and nervous system regulation as tools for recovery, resilience, and long-term health.
Today Richie works with executives, athletes, and ambitious people who want to improve their energy, focus, and wellbeing while navigating demanding lives. His work combines science, practical tools, and real-world experience to help people better understand how stress affects the body and what they can do about it.
At CarFest, Richie will share insights into how modern life impacts our nervous systems, why so many people feel constantly “on edge”, and simple techniques that can help anyone breathe better, think clearer, and regain control of their energy.
'The Mighty Motivator', Rob Hosking, is a former front-line Police Officer turned international motivational speaker and mental health advocate. After witnessing the challenges of high-pressure environments firsthand, Rob now dedicates his work to helping individuals and teams build resilience, embrace adaptability, and prioritise mental wellbeing. Through powerful storytelling and practical insights, Rob shares his journey from the front lines to the stage, offering tools to manage stress, navigate change, and support others. His engaging and relatable talks inspire audiences to create positive, thriving environments, whether in the workplace or their personal lives.
Sally Gunnell is the only woman in history to hold Olympic, World, European, and Commonwealth titles simultaneously in the 400m hurdles. She also set a world record on her way to winning the World Championships in 1993, cementing her legacy as one of the greatest athletes of her generation.
Since retiring from elite sport, Sally has had a TV career and spoken all over the world motivating audiences from all walks of life to reach their potential. As well as this , Sally now has particular focus on supporting women in building confidence, both physically and mentally to create a sustainable healthy mindset and lifestyle. Experiencing firsthand how her body changed after her athletic career, she founded Lifeshurdle, a platform dedicated to helping women navigate the challenges of aging, fitness, and well-being. Lifeshurdle provides guidance on movement, nutrition, mindset, and self-care, empowering women to feel strong, resilient, and in control of their health at every stage of life.
Ten years into a career in finance, Simon Alexander Ong made a life-changing decision. Walking away from corporate life after asking himself: “How much longer will you avoid what you’re capable of in favour of what’s comfortable?” That question led him into entrepreneurship and onto a path as an award-winning coach, keynote speaker and YouTuber, centred on a simple belief: energy is everything.
His journey became Energize, a bestseller published by Penguin Random House and winner at The Business Book Awards. Today, Simon works with global organisations including Microsoft, Salesforce, EY, Unilever and Barclays, helping unlock performance through better energy, clarity and focus. His insights have featured on Sky News and the BBC.
What sets Simon apart is lived experience. He understands transition, consistency and intentional leadership. His talks are described as “mind-blowing” and “energising”, leaving audiences ready to act and create meaningful, sustainable success.
Dave and Steve Flynn identical twins started The Happy Pear as a veg shop in 2004 age 24 to create a happier, healthier world and build community.
It’s gone from the two of them to now they have a team of almost 100 people. They have 80 plant-based food products in nearly 1000 stores in Ireland and have launched in the UK, a cafe, restaurant and shop with a sourdough bakery and a four-acre organic regenerative no dig farm as well as a living food sprout farm. They have sold 1/2 million cookbooks (they have 7 number 1 bestselling cookbooks and have The Happy Pear App where they have partnered with medical doctors and experts - that we’ve have helped over 100,000 people get healthier coming from 120 different countries.
Charlène Gisèle is a former BigLaw litigator turned High-Performance Coach and Clinical Hypnotherapist. She helps high-achieving professionals elevate their performance, sharpen their focus, sustain success, and reduce the risk of stress, anxiety, and burnout often associated with high-stakes careers.
Her signature method combines strategic coaching with science-backed recovery and optimisation tools, demonstrating that peak performance is not about working less, but recovering smarter. It has helped high-achieving professionals worldwide optimise their wellbeing, sustain peak performance, and elevate their careers.
Dr Federica Amati is a medical scientist, clinical nutritionist and public health advocate specialising in nutrition, gut health and disease prevention. She has spent more than fifteen years researching and teaching the impact of nutrition, lifestyle medicine and our lived environment on long-term health. Her work focuses on translating scientific evidence into practical, everyday choices. Dr Federica is a senior lecturer and researcher at Imperial College London and King’s College London. She is also Head Nutritionist at ZOE and Head of Nutrition Science at WellFounded Health, where she works at the forefront of research, clinical practice and public engagement.
Dr Philippa Kaye is a GP, author, and media contributor known for her reassuring yet expert and straight talking style, known for cutting through medical jargon with warmth, wit and honesty! Alongside her work in the NHS, she regularly appears on UK television and radio, offering clear, evidence-based health advice on topics ranging from women’s health to sexual health and more. She has become a trusted voice in public health communication, particularly for her ability to translate clinical knowledge into practical, everyday guidance.
She’s also a bestselling author who brings that same approachable style to the page. Her books, including The M Word, Breasts, Doctors Get Cancer Too, Your Baby Week by Week, and The Science of Menopause, tackle everything from the menopause to the realities of illness with empathy and candour. Blending medical expertise with real-life insight, Dr Kaye empowers readers to understand their bodies, ask better questions, and feel a little more in control, proof that good health advice doesn’t have to be dull, intimidating, or impossible to follow. As a women's health campaigner, she continues to advocate for better health awareness, informed decision making and change to help women everywhere.
Forbes call Dr Rangan Chatterjee ‘the most influential medical doctor in the UK’. He has been practising for over 23 years, is Professor of Health Communication and Education at Chester Medical School and is known for his ability to simplify complex health information and inspire people to make positive changes in their lives.
He hosts the most listened to health podcast in Europe 'Feel Better, Live More' which has had over 300 million listens to date and has published 6 #1 Sunday Times Bestselling books which have sold over 1 million copies worldwide. He is the only doctor globally to have successfully reversed type II diabetes, fibromyalgia, panic attacks, IBS and menopausal symptoms using only nutrition, lifestyle & mindset approaches on primetime TV, on his wildly successful BBC show ‘Doctor In The House’, which has been broadcast in over 70 countries around the world.
Elizabeth Davies is a personal trainer, with special qualifications in pre and postnatal fitness, pelvic floor dysfunction and habit coaching; she is working towards a menopause coaching certification. She has worked with hundreds of women of different ages – ranging from their 20s to their 70s – and at different life stages across the world in person and via her online LIFT programmes.
Elizabeth's qualifications, combined with her own experience as a working mum-of-three and as someone who came to strength training for the first time in her 30s, gives her a unique, practical insight into the challenges that women face in establishing a fitness routine.
Emma Mumford is the UK’s leading manifestation expert, a four-time bestselling author, and a renowned speaker. As the host of the #1 spirituality podcast on iTunes, Aligned Abundance, and a trusted Law of Attraction YouTuber, Emma has empowered hundreds of thousands of people worldwide to manifest their dream lives. With over a decade of experience, her transformational teachings blend mindset, energy work, and spiritual alignment - guiding others to step into their most abundant, magnetic selves.
Jodie Brandman is a Nutritional Therapist, speaker and coach specialising in female health and hormones. She uses a mix of science and energetics to bring about holistic health changes.
Kirsty Gallagher is a moon mentor, soul alignment and spiritual coach, yoga teacher, meditation teacher and Sunday Times bestselling author with an infectious passion for life.
She has been sharing the life-changing benefits of yoga and the moon for over 13 years through classes, workshops, private and corporate sessions, and has taught over 80 worldwide retreats. She is author of Sunday Times bestselling book Lunar Living and the founder of the online sisterhood Lunar Living, which teaches you how to weave the secret and ancient wisdom of the moon into modern, everyday life.
Kirsty has created a worldwide community through her Soul Space lunar yoga and meditation classes, and her Sacred Space seasonal yoga, meditation and ritual classes. One of her greatest passions in life is bringing together a community, showing us that we are never alone.
Maude Hirst is a Meditation Expert, Founder, Coach, Author, and Speaker, specialising in making meditation and its life-changing benefits accessible to all.
Maude was an actor best known for playing Helga in the hit TV show Vikings before becoming a leading wellness practitioner and founder of the bespoke meditation company EnergyRise. She runs a virtual members club for the mind, corporate wellbeing events, private mentorships, a meditation app and wellness retreats. Her sessions deliver a transformational internal experience, encouraging people to find personal well-being through rediscovering their confidence and unique strengths.
A former professional rugby player, Richie’s career ended early through injury. That turning point led him to explore breathwork, movement, and nervous system regulation as tools for recovery, resilience, and long-term health.
Today Richie works with executives, athletes, and ambitious people who want to improve their energy, focus, and wellbeing while navigating demanding lives. His work combines science, practical tools, and real-world experience to help people better understand how stress affects the body and what they can do about it.
At CarFest, Richie will share insights into how modern life impacts our nervous systems, why so many people feel constantly “on edge”, and simple techniques that can help anyone breathe better, think clearer, and regain control of their energy.
'The Mighty Motivator', Rob Hosking, is a former front-line Police Officer turned international motivational speaker and mental health advocate. After witnessing the challenges of high-pressure environments firsthand, Rob now dedicates his work to helping individuals and teams build resilience, embrace adaptability, and prioritise mental wellbeing. Through powerful storytelling and practical insights, Rob shares his journey from the front lines to the stage, offering tools to manage stress, navigate change, and support others. His engaging and relatable talks inspire audiences to create positive, thriving environments, whether in the workplace or their personal lives.
Sally Gunnell is the only woman in history to hold Olympic, World, European, and Commonwealth titles simultaneously in the 400m hurdles. She also set a world record on her way to winning the World Championships in 1993, cementing her legacy as one of the greatest athletes of her generation.
Since retiring from elite sport, Sally has had a TV career and spoken all over the world motivating audiences from all walks of life to reach their potential. As well as this , Sally now has particular focus on supporting women in building confidence, both physically and mentally to create a sustainable healthy mindset and lifestyle. Experiencing firsthand how her body changed after her athletic career, she founded Lifeshurdle, a platform dedicated to helping women navigate the challenges of aging, fitness, and well-being. Lifeshurdle provides guidance on movement, nutrition, mindset, and self-care, empowering women to feel strong, resilient, and in control of their health at every stage of life.
Ten years into a career in finance, Simon Alexander Ong made a life-changing decision. Walking away from corporate life after asking himself: “How much longer will you avoid what you’re capable of in favour of what’s comfortable?” That question led him into entrepreneurship and onto a path as an award-winning coach, keynote speaker and YouTuber, centred on a simple belief: energy is everything.
His journey became Energize, a bestseller published by Penguin Random House and winner at The Business Book Awards. Today, Simon works with global organisations including Microsoft, Salesforce, EY, Unilever and Barclays, helping unlock performance through better energy, clarity and focus. His insights have featured on Sky News and the BBC.
What sets Simon apart is lived experience. He understands transition, consistency and intentional leadership. His talks are described as “mind-blowing” and “energising”, leaving audiences ready to act and create meaningful, sustainable success.
Dave and Steve Flynn identical twins started The Happy Pear as a veg shop in 2004 age 24 to create a happier, healthier world and build community.
It’s gone from the two of them to now they have a team of almost 100 people. They have 80 plant-based food products in nearly 1000 stores in Ireland and have launched in the UK, a cafe, restaurant and shop with a sourdough bakery and a four-acre organic regenerative no dig farm as well as a living food sprout farm. They have sold 1/2 million cookbooks (they have 7 number 1 bestselling cookbooks and have The Happy Pear App where they have partnered with medical doctors and experts - that we’ve have helped over 100,000 people get healthier coming from 120 different countries.
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